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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0J90HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
That is about average for the 2017 Ford ESCAPE — 23 complaints per build across 113 builds.
14on this build
2624on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedEngine 9Engine And Engine Cooling 5Power Train 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2025
I recently took my car to the dealership due to a check engine light. The troubleshooting discovered that there is coolant in the combustion chamber and will now require a new engine. My car has ~76K miles so it's disheartening to know that a new engine is needed. I've read that…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start as intended; however, the vehicle then functioned as needed after being started. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon…
Power TrainFeb 2024
Background: My 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with a 2.0L Ecoboost engine has 65k miles. Engine light started flashing recently due to Cylinder missfire code P0301 , immediately brought it into Ford and upon their assessment they shared that my engine has a coolant leak in cylinder 1…
Exterior LightingApr 2022
The body control module failed on a main road at night. My inside lights and dash lights emergency flasher along with the outside lights shut off. The car behind me had to swerve around me to keep from hitting me. My vehicle was not seen by the other drivers and was almost hit…
Service BrakesJan 2019
The car suddenly loses power. Then the braking is very difficult . You feel as though the car will not stop . This has occurred four times in the span of 300 miles .this has occurred on the highway and city streets
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU0J90HUC94658 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.